Thesis | Capstone Project Outline

Directions: Students may refer to the topics listed below, but this does not mean they are limited and bounded only on these topics. They may opt to choose topics not
listed here but make sure that these topics are still anchored on their enrolled program. Note that the numbers signify specifications on recommended topics per program.
Table 1 below presents a quick guide on the outline per program.

0. CS Thesis involving Foundation of Computer Science (Automata and Formal Languages, Data Structures and Algorithm Design and Analysis, Programming Languages,
Computer and Architecture, Modelling and Simulation, etc.);

1. CS Thesis involving Software Development on current Computer Science topics (Software and Development Theories, Mobile Computing Systems, Expert Systems &
Decision Support Systems, Game Development, Graphics Applications, Emerging Technologies);

2. IT Capstone Project involving Software Development (Software Customization, IS Development for Actual Client, Web Application Development, Mobile Computing
Systems) or Multimedia Systems (Game Development, e-Learning Systems, Interactive Systems, Information Kiosks);

3. IS Capstone Project involving Software Development (Software Customization, IS Development for Actual Client, Web Application Development, Mobile Computing
Systems); and

4. BLIS Thesis includes topics on (i.) collection development strategies for scholastic programs, (ii.) time study or cost of services, programs and collections in the library that
includes but is not limited to the detailed description of the approaches and results at a library, (iii.) the role and accreditation of the academic library in undergraduate,
graduate as well as other teaching programs, (iv.) e-resources and its relevant effect on scholastic library as the academe’s intellectual and social core of the institution, (v.)
the changing role of the library in the information economy, and other topics that are significant to research and development on library and information sciences.
Table 1. A quick guide on thesis and capstone project outline per program.
BSCS Thesis0 BSCS Thesis1 IT2 & IS3 Capstone Project BLIS Thesis4
Title Page Title Page Title Page Title Page
Approval Sheet Approval Sheet Approval Sheet Approval Sheet
Acknowledgments Acknowledgments Acknowledgments Acknowledgments
Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents
List of Tables List of Tables List of Tables List of Tables
List of Figures List of Figures List of Figures List of Figures
Abstract Abstract Executive Summary Abstract

Chapter 1 Introduction
Background of the Problem
Objectives of the Study
Significance of the Study
Scope and Limitations
Chapter 2 Review of Related Literature
Theoretical Background
Conceptual Framework (if
applicable)
Definition of Terms
Chapter 3 Methodology
Proposed Solution to the Problem
Chapter 4 Results and Discussion
Chapter 5 Conclusions and
Recommendations
Literature Cited
Appendices
Curriculum Vitae
Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 The Problem and Its
Project Context Project Context Background
Objectives Objectives Introduction
Scope and Limitations Scope and Limitations Statement of the Problem
Theoretical Framework Theoretical Framework Significance of the Study
Conceptual Framework (if necessary) Conceptual Framework Scope and Limitations
Chapter 2 Review of Related Literature Chapter 2 Review of Related Literature Chapter 2 Review of Related Literature
Related Literature and/or Studies Related Literature and/or Studies Theoretical Framework (if necessary)
Definition of Terms Definition of Terms Conceptual Framework
Definition of Terms
Chapter 3 Design and Methodology Chapter 3 Design and Methodology
Research Methodology Project Methodology Chapter 3 Methodology
Standard Methodology or Standard Methodology or Research Design
User-defined Methodology User-defined Methodology Locale of the Study
Respondents of the Study
Research Design Project Design Research Instrument
Design of Software, Systems, and Processes Requirement Analysis Data Gathering Procedure
Development and Testing Design of Software, Systems, and Processes Data Analysis
Description of the Prototype Development and Testing
Implementation Plan (*Proposal defense, Description of the Prototype Chapter 4 Results and Discussion
Implementation Results (*Final defense) Chapter 5 Summary, Conclusion, and
Chapter 4 Results and Discussion Recommendation
Chapter 4 Results and Discussion Chapter 5 Summary and Recommendations
Chapter 5 ConclusionSs and Recommendations Literature Cited
Literature Cited Appendices
Literature Cited Appendices Curriculum Vitae
Appendices Curriculum Vitae
Curriculum Vitae

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Bold & Black – indicates level 2 heading
Green & Bold – indicates level 3 heading